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The Nature Conservancy Project Director Project Finance for Permanence (Flexible Location) (55566) in Montpelier, Vermont

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1194248

WHAT YOU\'LL BRING

  • BA/BS degree and 7 years\' experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience directing a major complex program or project of strategic importance, including management/supervision of multi-disciplinary teams and meeting deadlines.
  • Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
  • Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and government agencies. Able to influence and work productively with these stakeholders.
  • Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material.
  • Experience presenting to and/or communicating with government or legislative staff, community or business leaders, program leadership and/or similar audiences
  • Experience negotiating complex agreements, ideally with governments.
  • Experience with financial management of very large programs and bringing these to a successful close.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master\'s degree in a relevant discipline and 10 years of experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
  • Experience working with current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) (e.g., government relations, biodiversity, climate mitigation, community development).
  • Experience developing business plans or major strategy assessments, particularly with deal structuring, and government negotiations.
  • Experience influencing, developing, and implementing conservation policy and plans with sub national and/or national governments.
  • Experience working in a matrix organizational setting.
  • Experience with innovative conservation finance and/or conservation trust funds.
  • Strong strategic development skills.
  • Strong English language communications skills, including ability to communicating clearly via written, oral, and graphical forms, and ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  • Fluency in language other than English (e.g. Spanish, Portuguese, French).
  • Knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental and international affairs.
  • Willingness to learn and develop expertise in new conservation strategies, economic drivers, management tools, and global affairs.
  • Strong team player who can build relationships and work collaboratively across the organization, including with senior management, and with partners.

\ WHAT WE BRING

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on ourCulture Tabon nature.org/careers.

We\'re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

\ SALARY INFORMATION

This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-na ional ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of \$80,000 - \$120,000 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate\'s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

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